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Rebecca Dayton 1713–1801

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Dayton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Apr 1713 · New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Died 10 Jan 1801 · Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Father Isaac Dayton (1720–1804)
Mother Elizabeth Todd (1690–1752)
Spouse Ebenezer Gilbert
Children Abner Gilbert, David Gilbert, Ebenezer Gilbert, Elisha Gilbert, Hezekiah Gilbert, Isaac Henry Gilbert Uel Sgt, Joel Gilbert, Rebecca Gilbert, Samuel Gilbert
Siblings Charity Dayton, Deborah Dayton, Elizabeth Dayton, Giles Dayton, Hannah Dayton, Isaac Dayton, Israel Dayton, Jonathan Dayton, Michael Dayton, Sarah Dayton, Thomas Dayton

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Biography

In 1713, Rebecca Dayton entered the world in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, born to isaac dayton and elizabeth todd. Rebecca Dayton married ebenezer gilbert, and had children including abner gilbert, david gilbert, ebenezer gilbert, elisha gilbert, hezekiah gilbert, isaac henry gilbert uel sgt, joel gilbert, rebecca gilbert, samuel gilbert. Rebecca Dayton passed away in 1801 in Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Military U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1713
Birth of Rebecca Dayton in New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1801
Death of Rebecca Dayton in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Dayton

This ancestor line traces from New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1653) to New Haven, Connecticut, USA (1713) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rebecca Dayton (1713–1801) was born in New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Rebecca Dayton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rebecca Dayton PTP
1713–1801
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Isaac Dayton PTP
1720–1804
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Elizabeth Todd PTP
1690–1752
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Isaac Dayton PTP
1720–1804
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Rebecca Dayton's Descendants

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Rebecca Dayton PTP 1713–1801